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Tree Diversity of Parimal Garden, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe Parimal Garden is situated in Ambavadi area in western part of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat state of India. Its legal name is “Pari Trikamlal Bhogilal Municipal Recreation Park.” This garden was established in the year 1960 and is located at 23 o 01’ 11” N, 72 o 33’ 21” E and at 155 ft above sea level. The nearest wellknown places are Gujarat College, Ambavadi Circle, Panchvati, etc. This garden …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 18–20 Read article
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Reproductive Allocation in Euphorbia wallichii Hook. f. in Natural Populations of Kashmir Himalaya
Abstract: AbstractEuphorbia wallichii is an important medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya. The study on resource allocation reveals that species allocates maximum resources towards the growth and development of the below ground part followed by aerial part. High altitude populations have more reproductive effort than low altitude populations. Partitioning of resources is not uniform, it varies in different parts of the plant species with different altitudes. The total resource budget per plant …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Periwinkle: A Valuable Therapeutic Plant
Abstract: Periwinkle is a familiar decorative plant grown in the gardens of housing and official surroundings. Periwinkle is native of South-Eastern and Eastern Madagascar found growing as wild plant species in rain forests. The plant possesses numerous alkaloids which are valuable in treatment of hypertension, insomnia, insanity, cholera and blood cancer (leukaemia).Keywords: Diabetes, folk remedy, hypertension, insomnia, insanityCite this ArticleSingh M, Pastore A. Periwinkle: A Valuable Therapeutic Plant. Research & Reviews: …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Construction and Development of pSB111 Bar Plasmid Vector for Activation Tagging
Abstract: To get desired traits and to know the precise expression patterns of genes in the plant, Agrobacterium tumefaciens has been widely employed in the generation of transgenic plants using plasmid vectors. Many methods are come forward to establish the gene expression of unknown genes but in these techniques gene alteration isthe main drawback orsometimesit islethal to organisms also, to overcome these problems activator tag method developed to know the specific …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Indigenous Knowledge (IK) of Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) and Impacts of Resettlement in Delanta, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: The present study was conducted in Delanta (Ethiopia) to document the use and management of wild edible plants (WEPs) and to assess the impacts of the 1984/85 resettlement program on these resources and associated indigenous knowledge (IK). Data were collected from 72 informants in six study sites through semi-structured interviews, guided field walk, simulation and group discussion, and analyzed using standard ethnobotanical tools including abundance score, ranking and comparison. In …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–26 Read article
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Allelopathy Effect of Phytochemicals in Laticiferous Species Sarcostemma brunonianum Wight & Arn and Ficus tsjakela Burm. f on Vegetative Growth of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Abstract: The present experimental work was focused out to determine phytochemicals of two medicinal laticifers Sarcostemma brunonianum and Ficus tsjakela and to check the allelopathy potential on Sorghum bicolor under in vitro conditions. Allelochemicals are phytocompounds excreted during the process of secondary metabolism. Chemical components may occur in leaves, stem, root, latex, rhizomes, flowers, fruits, seeds and even in pollen grains. Plant latex supports defense in milk yielding plant species. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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A Comparative Review on Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis: Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Potentials, and Ethnobotanical Significance
Abstract: Medicinal plants have long served as invaluable resources for treating human ailments, with countless species still awaiting scientific exploration and validation. Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis are two such botanicals with rich ethnomedicinal heritage but limited pharmacological characterization. This review presents a detailed comparative analysis of these two species, examining their botanical descriptions, geographic distribution, traditional applications, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, toxicological profiles, and therapeutic potential. Abelmoschus palianus, native to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Plants at Kalvarayan hills of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Ethnobotanical inspection was conducted on the Kalvarayan hills in the Vilupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The principle of this research is to collect data on medicinal plants available in the Kalvarai hills to preserve its rich biological resources through registries, as there is little information about the existence of medicinal plants in this region. This survey was conducted on the basis of semi-structured interviews, field visits and joint observations. A …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Endangered and Threatened Succulents of Southern Western Ghats, India
Abstract: The present study was an attempt to highlight the threatened succulents of Southern Western Ghats of India. A total of 25 species belonging to 17 families and 23 genera were collected. The plant species are provided with their botanical names, local names, habit, ecological status and phenology. The enumerated plants were categorized based on IUCN categorization. The present study suggested that these plants are need to proper conservation and management …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 99–108 Read article
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Antibody Pharming in Transgenic Plants: An Overview
Abstract: Antibodies (Abs) are secreted large-sized glycoprotein products of terminally differentiated B cells in vertebrate species and since their discovery during 1890s, they have been widely used for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, epidemiology and life-science research. They have been traditionally produced in large amounts by repeated immunization of animals. Various techniques for production of full-length and fragments of antibody that have been introduced later are: (i). hybridoma technology during …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Edible Transgenic Plant Vaccines – An Overview and Update
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Plants are used as bioreactors to express antigenic molecules to be administered as vaccines. Edible transgenic plant vaccines (ETPV) are plant materials (recombinant protein subunit vaccines), and the edible plant tissue functions as an oral vaccine. ETPV are mucosal targeted vaccines where stimulation of both systematic and mucosal immune network takes place and these diminish the utilization of conventional animal or bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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Comparative Study on Bioremediation for Oil Spills Using Microbes
Abstract: This research work was designed to compare and evaluate the capacity of microbes in bioremediating and biodegrading of hydrocarbons which are the major constituents of petroleum oil. An oil spill is a leakage from ocean-going tankers, pipelines or other oil sources. Bioremediation for oil spills is a technique that uses microbes to eliminate contamination of hydrocarbons from water and soil, thereby making them safe for aquatic and terrestrial species. Bioremediation …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Phenological Attributes of Angiospermic Flora in a Riverine Wetland of Gorakhpur
Abstract: AbstractPhenological investigation of the angiospermic flora in Turanala a riverine wetland of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh of India was conducted during 2012-2013. Total 166 plant species belonging to 128 genera, under 54 families have been recorded. The leading plant families which play a key role in formation of the vegetation in Turanala wetland were Asteraceae (18 species), Poaceae (14 species), Cyperaceae (12 species), Scrophulariaceae (10 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Medicated Mouth Wash
Abstract: The present invention is to formulate and evaluate a novel medicated mouth rinse using Achyranthes aspera extract in an oil-based formulation. The herb Achyranthes aspera, which has long been used for medicinal purposes, was chosen because of its purported anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities. This study aimed to create a safe, effective, and pleasant-tasting mouth rinse to maintain oral hygiene and address common oral health issues. Achyranthes aspera’s bioactive components were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Drugs from Species of Strychnos L. and its Scope in the Field of Homoeopathy- a Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPlant kingdom is a rich source of drug. Different medical systems prepare drug from plants and employ them according to their own pharmacological principles. Genus Strychnos L. belongs to Loganiaceae family and contains many active principles like brucine, strychnine, icajine, toxiferine, loganine, etc. Modern medicine and AYUSH use genus Strychnos L. to prepare drug against several disease conditions like ulcers, neurological disorders, skin diseases, parasitic infestations etc. Work has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Pilot Survey of Plants Found Along the Roadsides, Hedges and Waste Places of Gamdi Village, Anand, Gujarat
Abstract: Field survey is an essential tool for understanding the availability and distribution of medicinal plants. Eventually it helps in promotion and conservation of medicinal plants by educating the people about their medicinal uses. So, a survey was conducted under the promotion of National Service Scheme (NSS) to identify and trace out the distribution of medicinally useful plants which grow in Gamdi village as a weed along the roadside including the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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A Comparative Account of Diversity of Hydrophytes in Some Inland Wetlands (Pariej, Kanewal and Wadhwana) of Central Gujarat
Abstract: The present study compares diversity of hydrophyte species of three inland wetlands of Central Gujarat (Pariej, Kanewal and Wadhwana wetlands.). The study had recorded occurrence of total 19 species of hydrophytes that included 8 species of rooted submerged, 1 species of free floating, 5 rooted species with floating leaves and 5 species of emergent hydrophyte. Relatively higher diversity of hydrophytic plant species was recorded in Pariej Wetland followed by Kanewal …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Estimation of Genetic Diversity in Some Species of Meliaceae Family through RAPD Technique
Abstract: Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis has proved to be useful in determining genetic relationship and variation in many plant species, result of RAPD analysis can be used to determine genetic distances and relatedness within or among species, which can then be utilized in construction of phytogenetic. RAPD analysis could also provide useful insights into the phylogenetic relationship. RAPD is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is based on dominant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Baker ex Heyne
Abstract: AbstractPhytochemicals are responsible for medicinal activity of plant species. Hence in the present study preliminary phytochemical screening of medicinal plant Peltophorum pterocarpum was carried out. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant confirm the presence of various secondary metabolites like saponins, terpenoids, steroids, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, coumarins etc. Phytochemical have ability for curing various ailments and possess otential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Anthocyanin: Structure, Synthesis and its Beneficial Role in Health
Abstract: Anthocyanins, are chemically diverse class of secondary metabolites that color most flowers and fruits. They consist of three aromatic rings that can be substituted with hydroxyl, sugar, acyl and methyl groups in a variety of patterns, depending on the plant species. There are basically six types of anthocyanins commonly found in plants. The biosynthesis of anthocyanins start with the pentose-phosphate pathway, continues with shikimate pathway, and follows the pathway of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article